Dried Lindera Root Slices Wu Yao 500g Loose TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Lindera Root Slices, known in TCM as Wu Yao (乌药) or Tai Wu (台乌), from Lindera aggregata. These unprocessed root slices are a classic warming qi-regulating herb traditionally associated with the kidney, bladder, and spleen channels. In TCM theory Wu Yao is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor. Sold as a 500g loose pack for decoction, tea, or herbal formulas. Not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wu Yao (乌药) dried root slices from Jiangxi origin
• Botanical source Lindera aggregata in whole natural slice form
• Traditional qi-regulating and warming herb in Chinese herbal practice
• Unprocessed Tai Wu (台乌) pieces suitable for decoction pieces and grinding
• 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan slices with a firm woody texture and fine radial grain. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphor-like. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, pungent, mildly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Brew as a traditional warming herbal tea
• Grind into powder for custom herbal blends
• Use in seasonal soup and congee recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Wu Yao is traditionally used to move qi and relieve cold-related discomfort, often paired with herbs such as Xiang Fu or Mu Xiang in classical formulas. It is also a common ingredient in warming decoctions and folk recipes for digestive and urinary comfort. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water or combining them with other roots in soup packs.

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